CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Sept. 5 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * A human-centered approach to data visualization * The world is awash in data visualizations, from charts accompanying news stories on the economy to graphs tracking the weekly temperature to scatterplots showing relationships between baseball statistics. At their core, data visualizations convey information, and everyone consumes that information differently. One person might sca more PR

ALBANY, New York, Sept. 5 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * B-roll, Video, Audio, Photos & Rush Transcript: Governor Hochul Celebrates Universal School Meals Program in Effect During First Week of 2025-26 Academic School Year * Earlier today, Governor Hochul visited Manorhaven Elementary School on Long Island to celebrate the launch of New York's Universal School Meals Program during the first week of the 2025-26 school year. A cornerstone of the Gove more PR

AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 6 -- Texas A&M University, a component of the public university system in Texas, issued the following news from its agriculture program: * * * Bampasidou brings expertise in labor and finance to Texas A&M New agricultural economics faculty member blends study of ethics, workforce development and technology By Karn Dhingra Maria Bampasidou, Ph.D., has joined the Texas A&M College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Department of Agricultural Economics as an associate profes more PR

FRONT ROYAL, Virginia, Sept. 4 -- Christendom College posted the following news: * * * Christendom's New Liturgical Institute Launches with Transformative Summer Session * Christendom's new Institute for Liturgical Formation welcomed its first cohort of students to campus this summer to study and grow in their faith over several weeks in the Shenandoah Valley. Over a dozen students from across the United States participated in the inaugural summer session, including priests, religious, and l more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 5 [Category: Libraries] -- The American Library Association posted the following news release: * * * Crafting ethical narratives for advocacy and impact * In today's polarized landscape, libraries face two key challenges: the difficulty of turning raw data into narratives that effectively advocate for libraries, and the ethical complexities of representing communities in these stories. Kate McDowell's " Critical Data Storytelling for Libraries: Crafting Ethical Narra more PR

ERLANGER, Kentucky, Sept. 5 [Category: National Defense] -- Disabled American Veterans issued the following news: * * * Credit where it's due: Accurately reporting volunteer hours shows DAV's full impact * I'd like to do a small thought exercise. Imagine you're in widget sales and make your living on commission. The more you sell, the more you make. It's the end of the month, so you turn in your invoices, and your company hands you a $10,000 check. You've done OK. But as you look at that more PR

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Sept. 5 -- Oklahoma State University posted the following news: * * * Excellence of Computer and Electrical Engineering highlighted in Fellowships * The College of Engineering, Architecture and Technology at Oklahoma State University is home to tremendous faculty who instill their world-class expertise into the next generation of engineers. In honor of this level of dedication to their students and research, the School of Electrical and Computer Engineering recognizes more PR

PHOENIX, Arizona, Sept. 6 -- The Arizona Board of Regents issued the following news release on Sept. 5, 2025: * * * FAFSA Peer Coach Program expands to southern Arizona, boosting college access statewide Arizona Board of Regents' initiative features 225 high school peer coaches from Pima and Maricopa counties to guide thousands of students through the 2026-27 FAFSA process. * The Arizona Board of Regents has expanded its nationally recognized FAFSA Peer Coach Program to Pima County, aiming  more PR

NEW YORK, Sept. 5 -- Fox Nation, a unit of Fox News Media, issued the following news release on Sept. 4, 2025: * * * FOX NATION AND CURTIS "50 CENT"JACKSON PARTNER FOR NEW TRUE CRIME SERIES "50 WAYS TO CATCH A KILLER" Hosted by Multi-Hyphenate Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson, Multi-Part Series Premieres this Month * FOX Nation will debut an all-new true crime series from multi-hyphenate Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson, titled "50 Ways to Catch a Killer," announced Jason Klarman, FOX News Media Chief Dig more PR

FAIRFAX, Virginia, Sept. 5 -- The George Mason University College of Public Health issued the following news: * * * Health care administration educator named Fellow of the American College of Health Care Administrators By Isela Caballero Health care administration educator John Cantiello has been named a Fellow of the American College of Health Care Administrators. Becoming a Fellow is both a mark of distinction and a recognition of commitment to advancing the field of health administration. more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 5 -- Human Rights First issued the following news: * * * Global Coalition of More than 100 Urges African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights to Issue Resolution on Illegal U.S. Migrant Transfer Agreements On September 3, 2025, the Global Strategic Litigation Council (Council) and Human Rights First, together with more than 100 allied human rights organizations and individual experts, submitted a joint letter to the African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights (ACHPR). more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 5 -- Rep. Eugene Vindman, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Vindman Announces District-Wide "Seven Books for VA-07'' Reading Challenge * Washington, D.C. -- Congressman Eugene Vindman (Va.-07) today launched an opportunity for Virginia elementary school students to participate in his office's inaugural Seven Books for VA-07 Reading Challenge. This initiative celebrates and encourages young readers who are passionate about exploring new stories an more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 5 [Category: Media] -- Pulitzer Center, an organization that say it combines journalism and engagement, posted the following news: * * * Illinois Students Connect Issues and Systems by Examining Cervical Cancer in India * Tell us about you, your students, and your community. One of the courses I teach is called Illinois, Global Scholar, Capstone. This course is for juniors and seniors. Each student must develop a question related to a global issue that is actionable, cond more PR

NEW YORK, Sept. 5 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund posted the following news: * * * LDF Strongly Opposes Consideration of Sen. Brandon Creighton for Chancellor of the Texas Tech University System * Today, the Legal Defense Fund (LDF) expressed its strong opposition to the impending appointment of Texas Senator Brandon Creighton to Chancellor of the Texas Tech University System. Sen. Creighton's long record of harmful legislation is aimed at undermining hi more PR

OXFORD, Ohio, Sept. 6 -- Learning Forward issued the following news on Sept. 5, 2025: * * * Let's focus AI strategies on student goals, high-quality professional learning Artificial intelligence in schools must be guided by educational goals for students and supported by high-quality professional learning, according to comments submitted by Learning Forward to the U.S. Department of Education. Learning Forward, the nation's leading organization for educator professional learning, urged the d more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, Sept. 6 -- Mercer University issued the following news: * * * Dr. Rick Weinberg to present 2025 Armour Lecture on marriage and family therapy By Katherine Lybarger Mercer University School of Medicine will host Rick Weinberg, Ph.D., ABPP, as part of the 2025 Armour Lecture Series. Co-hosted with the Georgia Association for Marriage and Family Therapy (GAMFT), this annual event highlights current topics in marriage and family therapy and is open to students, faculty, staff a more PR

NEW YORK, Sept. 5 [Category: BizHospital] -- NYU Langone Health, an academic medical center affiliated with New York University, posted the following news release: * * * NYU Langone Health Brings on Two Acclaimed Cancer Experts to Lead Ambitious New Gastrointestinal Cancer Center * N YU Langone Health's Perlmutter Cancer Center announces the arrival of acclaimed cancer leaders Anirban Maitra, MD, and Manuel Hidalgo, MD, as co-directors of a new Gastrointestinal (GI) Cancer Center. This marks more PR

LOS ANGELES, California, Sept. 5 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Paul Hastings, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Paul Hastings Hosts Philanthropy Spotlight Series with USTA Foundation and Sloane Stephens * The Paul Hastings Philanthropy Spotlight Series recently welcomed the USTA Foundation to our offices during the US Open. This series highlights conversations with leaders from our nonprofit partners. Representatives from the USTA Foundation shared how the organization leverages ten more PR

NEWPORT NEWS, Virginia, Sept. 5 -- The Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility Jefferson Lab issued the following news release: * * * Registration Open for Jefferson Lab Science Teachers Program * Hampton Roads teachers are invited to expand classroom tools  NEWPORT NEWS, VA - The U.S. Department of Energy's Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility is accepting applications for the 2025-2026 Jefferson Lab Science Activities for Teachers (JSAT) program, a free after-school prof more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 5 -- Rep. Josh Gottheimer, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * RELEASE: Gottheimer Announces New E-Bike Safety Plan to Protect Children from Rise in E-Bike Accidents * Above: Gottheimer joins local officials and first responders to protect children against e-bike accidents. HACKENSACK, NJ -- Today, September 5, 2025, U.S. Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) announced new federal action to protect children from the alarming rise in e-bike accidents, joine more PR

FULLERTON, California, Sept. 6 -- California State University Fullerton campus issued the following news release: * * * Students Who Want to Teach Theatre Can Now Earn a Credential at CSUF The One-Year Program Will Prepare Students to Teach in K-12 Schools * For undergraduates who love theatre but may not dream of celebrity, a teaching credential program launching this fall offers another avenue to use their degree. The one-year program will prepare students with a Bachelor of Arts to get  more PR

GENESEO, New York, Sept. 6 -- The State University of New York's Geneseo Campus issued the following news: * * * New English Programs Develop Professional Skills SUNY Geneseo's Department of English and Creative Writing is launching a new minor and a menu of microcredentials this fall. The programs are designed to develop professional skills and provide students with a competitive edge when applying for jobs or graduate school. "Students value having a minor or microcredentials on their tran more PR

AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 6 -- Texas A&M University, a component of the public university system in Texas, issued the following news from its agriculture program: * * * Texas A&M AgriLife to build research center in Rio Grande Valley Board of Regents approves investment at Texas A&M Higher Education Center, McAllen By Gabe Saldana Texas A&M AgriLife Research has received approval from The Texas A&M University System Board of Regents to begin designing a state-of-the-art research center for the R more PR

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Sept. 5 -- The Texas A&M University College of Engineering issued the following news: * * * Texas A&M and Arm Forge Partnership to Advance U.S. Chip Design and Education Texas A&M University is collaborating with Arm to strengthen the semiconductor workforce through comprehensive educational initiatives and faculty research. By Katie Satterlee In a significant step toward strengthening the semiconductor workforce, Texas A&M University is partnering with Arm, a leadin more PR

COLUMBIA, Missouri, Sept. 6 -- The University of Missouri issued the following news release: * * * Tradition of excellence extended: President Mun Choi to lead the UM System, Mizzou through 2031 President Choi is widely credited with changing the trajectory of the University of Missouri System and its flagship campus. * In a bold endorsement of visionary leadership and transformational impact, the University of Missouri Board of Curators has extended the contract of university President Mun more PR

TROY, Alabama, Sept. 6 -- Troy University issued the following news: * * * Legacy of Stefanie Renee Sharpe Through Endowed Scholarship Troy University is proud to announce the establishment of the Stefanie Renee Sharpe Endowed Memorial Scholarship. * Troy University is proud to announce the establishment of the Stefanie Renee Sharpe Endowed Memorial Scholarship, a gift created by James and Jodi Wells in honor of alumna Stefanie Sharpe. The scholarship will support students studying in the  more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 -- Sen. Tina Flint Smith, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release: * * * U.S. Senator Tina Smith Delivers Floor Speech Remembering Annunciation School Shooting Victims, Pushes for Congress to Pass Gun Safety Legislation * WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senator Tina Smith delivered a speech on the floor of the United States Senate after the tragic shooting at Annunciation Catholic School last week. You can watch Sen. Smith's floor speech here. You can read Sen. Smith's rem more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Sept. 5 (TNSjou) -- The University of Michigan posted the following news: * * * Small black holes are surprisingly sloppy eaters The cutting-edge XRISM satellite has revealed small black holes don't accrete matter as expected--a finding that could have implications for entire galaxies * When stellar-mass black holes--"small" black holes that are still a few times more massive than the sun--are actively gobbling up matter, they're even more of a hot mess than scientists  more PR

KNOXVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 5 -- The University of Tennessee issued the following news: * * * UT and UTMC Pursue Scientific Breakthroughs, Community Impact in Center for Precision Health Leaders from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, and the University of Tennessee Medical Center gathered Sept. 3 to celebrate the opening of the Center for Precision Health, a new shared space occupying the third floor of the Orthopaedic Institute in the UT Research Park at Cherokee Farm. The center -- wh more PR

KNOXVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 6 -- The University of Tennessee issued the following news: * * * UT Breaks Ground on New Chemistry Building Leadership from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, gathered Sept. 5 to break ground for construction of the university's new chemistry building. The Tennessee General Assembly set aside $165.5 million in its fiscal year 2025-26 budget for the project, the largest state investment ever funded for a single higher education project in Tennessee. "The grou more PR

BETHESDA, Maryland, Sept. 5 [Category: Environment] -- The Wildlife Society, an organization that says it inspires, empowers and enables wildlife professionals to sustain wildlife populations and habitats through science-based management and conservation, issued the following news: * * * Void for vagueness * When I reflect on my time as a young field biologist, I find myself reminiscing about nightly fireside chats with coworkers and friends. It's one of those things that feels ordinary in t more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 6 -- The White House issued the following fact sheet on Sept. 5, 2025: * * * Fact Sheet: President Donald J. Trump Strengthens Efforts to Protect U.S. Nationals from Wrongful Detention Abroad COUNTERING WRONGFUL DETENTIONS: Today, President Donald J. Trump signed an Executive Order to enhance efforts to protect U.S. nationals from wrongful detention abroad by authorizing robust responses against foreign governments engaging in such practices. * The Order empowers the Secre more PR